How to import files from Google Drive

To save you time and effort, TalentLMS lets you import files from your Google Drive folders directly into your courses.

Here’s how in a few simple steps:

Note: The process refers to files that have been uploaded and stored in Google Drive, not files that have been created with Google Drive.

1. Sign in to your Google Drive account.2. Right-click the file you want to import and, from the drop-down list, choose Get shareable link.3. Note down the link.

4. Sign in to your TalentLMS account as Instructor and go to the page of the course you want to update.5. On the right-hand panel, click Files (1).6. Go to the Upload from external URL (2) tab.7. Paste your shareable URL in the respective field and click Upload.

Your file is now imported and ready to be included in the course content. To use it in your course, follow these steps:

8. On the course page, click Add and, from the drop-down list, choose Presentation | Document (3).9. In the Select a document section, click Use a document from your files (4).10. Click Select a document from your course files and, from the drop-down list, choose the file you’ve just uploaded.11. Click Save and view to update your course.

Well done!

Now you can import any file stored in your Google Drive account directly into your TalentLMS courses.